Car shipping for auto dealers — auction pickup, volume pricing, dealer portal
Set up your dealer account in 10 minutes. Batch booking, dedicated manager, auction pickup from Manheim · Copart · ADESA · IAAI.
Live VIN-level shipment visibility and a dealer portal designed to reduce missed pickup windows and storage fee delays.
- Manheim · Copart · ADESA · IAAI
- Batch up to 50 vehicles per submission
- Volume pricing at 10 / 25 / 50+ units
- Same-day account manager assigned
- Carrier confirmed before release
- No monthly minimum · no contract
10-minute setup · No volume minimum · Account manager assigned same day
- Built for Dealers
- FMCSA Licensed & Insured
- Batch Booking via Dealer Portal
- Net-30 on Approval
- Named Account Manager
Auction Pickup, Batch Booking & Volume Pricing — One Platform
CarShippers.ai moves dealer inventory from Manheim, Copart, ADESA, and IAAI directly to your lot — with batch booking, live GPS tracking, and a dealer portal. We are an FMCSA-licensed broker with carriers staged at every major US auction. Dealer accounts include batch booking for any volume, consolidated invoicing, a named account manager who knows your lanes, and volume pricing that drops at 10, 25, and 50+ monthly units. There is no minimum monthly commitment to open an account. Standard pickup is within 24-48 hours of auction release on most US markets, with same-day pickup available on most major auction lanes. Unlike retail brokers, we know the auction gate process — your carrier is confirmed before the vehicle drops, so you do not pay storage fees for missed pickup windows.
Built for:
- Independent dealers
- Franchise dealers
- Dealer groups & enterprise
- Reconditioning centers
- Wholesale resellers
- Auction buyers (10–300+ / mo)
Why Auto dealers choose CarShippers.ai
Auction-gate pickup
We know the Manheim release process. Your carrier is confirmed before the vehicle drops — no missed windows, no storage fees.
Batch booking
Book 50 vehicles in one portal action. No per-vehicle phone calls. Upload a CSV or use the API.
Volume pricing
Per-vehicle rates drop at 10, 25, and 50+ monthly units. No minimum commitment to start an account.
Named account manager
One contact who knows your lanes, your preferred carriers, and your lot hours. Direct line, not a queue.
From Auction List to Your Lot
Open a dealer account
10-minute application. Net-30 terms available on approval. No volume minimum.
Drop your auction list in the portal
CSV upload, API push, or single-vehicle entry. Confirm pickup and lot delivery addresses.
Carrier confirmed before auction release
We assign a carrier ahead of the release window so your vehicles move on the day they drop.
Track to your lot · invoice once
Live GPS per VIN. One consolidated invoice per billing cycle, not one per vehicle.
Auto dealers pricing
Per-vehicle rates drop at 10, 25, and 50+ monthly units with no minimum commitment to start an account. Independent dealers, franchise groups, and enterprise buyers all qualify.
| Tier | Discount | Account Features |
|---|---|---|
| Starter (1–9 units / mo) | Retail dealer rate | Dealer portal, CSV upload, standard billing |
| Tier 1 (10–24 / mo) | 10–18% off retail | Named account manager, net-30 on approval |
| Tier 2 (25–49 / mo) | 18–28% off retail | Priority dispatch, net-30 standard, consolidated invoice |
| Tier 3 (50+ / mo) | 28%+ off retail · custom | Custom SLA, multi-rooftop reporting, dedicated AM |
- Monthly shipment volume (primary driver)
- Auction yard and release efficiency
- Vehicle type — running, non-running, salvage, flatbed
- Enclosed transport for high-value lots
- Route density between auction and lot
- Pickup urgency and expedited dispatch
- Auction release timing & post-sale scheduling
- Destination accessibility (metro vs remote)
Recurring weekly auction batches typically secure better pricing than ad-hoc one-off bookings — your account manager can help you build a standing dispatch pattern.
Auto dealers shipping vs other options
Dealer auction shipping is built for moving purchased inventory between auctions, dealership lots, reconditioning centers, and storage facilities — coordinated against gate passes, run numbers, and release windows. If a vehicle is already retailed and needs to go straight to a customer driveway, standard open transport is typically the better workflow for scheduling, pricing, and customer-facing delivery.
Current Broker
Reduce missed pickup windows, eliminate per-vehicle phone tag, and simplify dealer transport with auction-trained carriers and a named account manager assigned the same day.
Open a Dealer Account- FMCSA Licensed & Insured
- Batch Booking up to 50
- Dealer Rates from Shipment 1
- Net-30 on Approval
- No Contract · No Minimum
Is there a monthly minimum commitment?
No. Dealer accounts have no monthly minimum and no long-term contract. Volume pricing kicks in at 10, 25, and 50+ units per month.
Can I batch book multiple vehicles?
Yes. Up to 50 vehicles per submission via CSV upload or single-vehicle entry on the dealer portal.
What if a carrier misses my pickup window?
Carriers are confirmed before auction release whenever possible to reduce missed pickups and storage fees. Your account manager is the direct escalation point if anything slips.
Frequently asked questions about Dealer Auto Transport
CarShippers.ai picks up from all major US auto auctions including Manheim, Copart, ADESA, IAAI, and dealer-direct locations nationwide. We have standing carrier relationships at the top 40 auction sites.
Yes. The CarShippers.ai dealer portal supports batch booking for any volume — upload a CSV of VINs, push from your DMS via API, or enter vehicles individually. There is no per-batch limit.
Dealer account pricing starts below retail rates and drops at 10, 25, and 50+ monthly units. Exact per-route pricing is confirmed at account setup based on your auction origins and lot destinations.
Yes. All dealer accounts include access to the CarShippers.ai portal with per-VIN GPS tracking, condition reports, monthly volume reporting, and consolidated invoicing.
Standard pickup is within 24-48 hours of auction release on most US markets. Same-day pickup is available on most major auction lanes for an expedited fee.
No. Dealer accounts are available without a minimum monthly commitment. Volume pricing tiers activate automatically once you cross 10, 25, or 50+ monthly units.
One platform for your entire auto dealers operation
Dealer ops teams shouldn't spend hours chasing dispatch updates, correcting auction release mistakes, or reconciling separate shipment invoices across rooftops. CarShippers.ai centralizes dealer transport with batch booking, volume pricing, a named account manager, auction-trained carriers, and consolidated billing.
- Independent dealers (1–25 / mo)
- Franchise dealers (26–75 / mo)
- Dealer groups (76–200 / mo)
- Enterprise buyers (200+ / mo)
- Reconditioning centers
- Wholesale resellers
- Batch booking up to 50
- CSV upload for bulk inventory
- Named account manager
- Auction-trained carriers
- Consolidated invoicing & net-30
Where auto dealers ship most
Open your Dealer Account today
10-minute setup. No volume minimum. Account manager assigned the same day — across Manheim, Copart, ADESA, and IAAI.
Open Dealer Account- FMCSA Licensed & Insured
- Batch Booking up to 50
- Dealer Rates from Shipment 1
- Net-30 on Approval
- No Contract · No Minimum